VPNBand Quick Start

First, open the VPNBand user panel and go to the account creation page. Enter a username and password—no email address required. Choose a username that’s easy to recognize and keep track of, and use a password you don’t use on other sites. Before submitting, check that your entries match the page’s requirements and don’t contain extra spaces.

After creating your account, open the account overview and make sure it shows the account you just created. If you already have an account, use “Log in” on the right side of the navigation instead; there’s no need to create another one just to switch devices. Your account, plan, and subscription are linked, so use the same account to choose a plan, get a client, and check your data allowance.

Before leaving the page, save your username and password somewhere secure. You’ll need them when switching browsers or devices. Don’t leave unsaved login details in a temporary window. If you run into a login issue, check your username, keyboard input settings, and password first, then visit the support page for account guidance. Once you can access the panel, continue to plan selection.

On the plans page in the panel, first distinguish between monthly subscriptions and data packages. Monthly subscriptions suit regular use, with data resetting each month on the activation date. Data packages last until used and never expire. Consider whether you regularly access international websites or only need a connection occasionally; don’t choose a tier based on the data allowance alone.

Monthly subscriptions: ¥9.9/month for 60GB, ¥18/month for 250GB, and ¥28/month for 500GB. Data packages: ¥158/300GB, ¥358/1000GB, and ¥658/3000GB. All tiers allow unlimited simultaneous devices, though usage across devices still counts against the data remaining on your account. To compare all the options, visit the plan pricing page, check the billing terms, then return to the panel.

After choosing a plan, check the plan name, amount, and billing terms in your order, then use one of the payment options shown. VPNBand supports Alipay, WeChat Pay, and USDT. Follow the instructions on the payment page. When payment is complete, return to the user panel and check your order status and account overview. Don’t assume the subscription is active just because the payment page closed. If the status hasn’t updated, refresh the page and keep your order details handy to avoid placing a duplicate order.

Make sure your plan is active before retrieving your subscription. If you upgrade partway through a plan, the price difference is converted into remaining days; check the details in the panel before proceeding. The service offers a 7-day no-questions-asked refund. See the Terms of Service for details. Confirming your account and plan status now will make it easier to tell a configuration issue from a plan issue if you run into trouble later.

Open the account overview and find the subscription section. Your subscription provides the client with route configurations available to your account; it isn’t a regular web address or an installer. Copy the subscription link using the method shown in the panel. If quick import is available, make sure the relevant client is installed before using it.

To copy the link manually, use the panel’s copy function, then paste it directly into the subscription address field in your client. Don’t paste it into a search box or change any characters yourself. A missing address, extra line breaks, or copied explanatory text can prevent the client from fetching the configuration. If you need to name the configuration, choose a label that’s easy to recognize. It’s stored locally and doesn’t change which account the subscription belongs to.

Keep your subscription link secure as an account credential. Don’t post it in public groups, forums, or screenshots. When contacting support, describe your client platform, the message shown during import, and your plan status—don’t share the full link. If you think the link has been exposed, check whether the panel offers a reset option or open a support ticket there. After resetting it, update the link on your existing devices.

After copying the link, keep the account overview open and go to the client download page. If quick import doesn’t open the app, that doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a problem with your subscription. Install the client for your platform first, then try adding the subscription manually. If you see a detailed message about the subscription format, check that you selected an import option compatible with your client. For more help, see connection and subscription support.

Get the version for your device from the client section of the user panel; there’s no need to look for an installer on another download site. You can download the client after signing in, except on iOS. You’ll also need to be signed in to retrieve your subscription from the panel. The iOS download option requires an active plan; the panel checks your eligibility. VPNBand supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux. The steps below cover common devices; Linux users can follow the relevant instructions in the panel.

Installing a client and importing a subscription are separate steps. If you see an empty configuration list after installation, you’ll usually still need to add your subscription. Once imported, select the new configuration and refresh it. When the region or route list appears, continue to connection setup. The options named below describe features; if the labels differ in your client, look for an equivalent menu.

Windows: Add a Remote Subscription

On the client page in the panel, select Windows and download the Windows client provided there. After installation, open the app and find the subscription or configuration management section. Look for an option such as “Add,” “Import,” or “Import from link,” paste the subscription address copied from the account overview, and save the configuration.

After saving, select the configuration and refresh it. Wait for the region list to appear. If the panel supports quick import, you can also return to the overview, select the relevant option, and allow your browser to open the client when prompted. Make sure you imported the configuration for the right account before enabling the system proxy or connection method provided by the client. If your system asks for permission, check which app is requesting it and why before continuing as directed.

macOS: Check System Permissions After Import

Choose the macOS client provided in the panel, follow the installation instructions, and launch it. Find configuration management in the app window or menu bar, then use the option to add a subscription from a link. Paste the address and save it. Refresh the configuration and check whether the route list has loaded. If you can see the configuration name but no regions, check the update message before trying to connect again.

The first time you enable a connection, macOS may ask to allow network-related configuration. Follow the client’s instructions to open the relevant system settings, confirm that the request is from the app you just installed, then return to the client. If you’re running another network proxy tool, disable its connection first to avoid multiple apps changing proxy settings at once. For more on system permissions and using Apple services alongside the client, see Mac Client and System Permissions.

Android: Allow the Connection After Updating

Select Android in the panel and download the corresponding client. Follow the system prompts to install it. Open the app, go to its configuration or subscription section, and find the option to add a configuration from a link. Paste the subscription address and save it. If prompted for a configuration name, choose a label that’s easy to recognize. The address field should contain only the subscription copied from the panel.

Refresh the configuration, select it, and make sure the route list appears. The first time you connect, Android will show a system VPN connection request. Check which app is making the request before allowing it. If the connection drops when you switch to another app, check the device’s background activity and battery settings for the client, then adjust them using the options provided by your device manufacturer. Settings vary by device, so follow your device’s menus rather than copying another device’s instructions.

iOS: Open the Compatible Download Option in the Panel

First, confirm in the panel that your plan is active. Then open the iOS client download option and follow the panel’s instructions to get a compatible iOS client. If the panel says your current status doesn’t meet the download requirements, return to the account overview and check your plan. Don’t keep searching other pages for an alternative link; the user panel determines whether the download option is available.

After installation, use the quick import option provided by the panel, or find a feature in the client such as subscription management or adding a configuration from a URL. Paste your subscription and refresh it. The first time you connect, allow the VPN configuration when prompted by the system. Return to the client, select a region, and enable the connection. For step-by-step screenshots and common issues, see the iPhone VPN Beginner’s Guide. Then return here to verify your connection.

Once your subscription has refreshed, choose a region in the client, then select a route from the current configuration. If this is your first time, start with a region that suits the service you want to access and keep using it while you sign in and browse. To compare route types, see Regions and Routes; there’s no need to try every mode on your first connection.

Select the client’s connect or start button, check the status, and make sure the system proxy, VPN, or client-recommended connection method is enabled. A connected status only confirms that the feature has started; you still need to test access. Open the exit IP checker and compare the results before and after connecting with your selected region. Then open the website or app you actually want to use and check that pages load, sign-in works, and content is available.

If the IP checker doesn’t return a result, that alone doesn’t mean the connection failed; the checker itself may be temporarily unavailable. Try opening the website you want to use and assess it alongside the client status. If your exit IP looks right but an app still has issues, fully close and reopen the app, then check the client’s routing mode. A working browser doesn’t mean every app uses the same connection path.

If something isn’t working, check these in order: plan status → subscription update → selected configuration → connection method → target app. First confirm that your account has data available, then check whether the subscription refreshes. Once the route list appears, make sure the right configuration and route are selected. If only one route has an access issue, try another available route in the same region. Avoid changing several settings at once, or it’ll be harder to tell what fixed the problem.

After verification, keep the working configuration and check your data and plan status in the panel before everyday use. VPNBand allows unlimited simultaneous devices; to use the service on another device, repeat the import steps for its platform. Streaming catalogs, AI tool eligibility, and account region are still subject to each platform’s own rules. A working network connection doesn’t guarantee account access. For more on how this works and streaming use cases, see Streaming Access Guide.